House Majority Bills On The Move

HB 50 : Limit Overtime For Registered Nurses

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Wilson, Rep. Gara, Rep. Tuck, Rep. Petersen, Rep. Lynn, Rep. Seaton, Rep. Gatto, Rep. Cissna, Rep. Munoz, Rep. Gardner

Relating to limitations on mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CSHB 50(FIN)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 : 2010-07-07
Contact : Rebecca Rooney, 465-3759

Nurses are working excessive amounts of hours without adequate rest. This creates an unsafe work environment for patients and nurses. Mandatory overtime is one of the main reasons nurses leave nursing. Recent studies indicate that one in five nurses is considering leaving the profession. ...

HB 168 : Trauma Care Centers/Fund

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Coghill

Relating to state certification and designation of trauma centers; creating the trauma care fund to offset trauma care provided at certified and designated trauma centers; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS CSHB 168(FIN)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 98 SLA 10 : 2010-06-21
Contact : Rynnieva Moss, 465-6944

Trauma injuries can within moments take a person from perfect health to a critical life threatening condition. Trauma is any bodily injury from an external force including car crashes, shootings, falls, snow machine crashes, and stabbings. There is a "golden hour" after the injury ...

HB 98 : Alcohol: Minor Consuming/Local Option

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Ramras

Relating to minor consuming and repeat minor consuming; relating to penalties for violations of limitations on possessing, sending, shipping, transporting, or bringing alcoholic beverages to, soliciting or receiving orders for delivery of alcoholic beverages to, and the manufacture, ...

Version : SCS CSHB 98(FIN)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 88 SLA 10 : 2010-06-16
Contact : Jane Pierson, 465-4990

HB 98 fixes a problem that occurred with the enactment of HB 359, a bill that passed the House unanimously in the 25th Legislative Session. HB 359 originated due to the desire of Alaskan youths to join the military and not being able to so due to probation restrictions from a minor ...

HB 73 : License Plates: Firefighter/ Emt/ Frat. Org

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Lynn

Relating to special fire fighter and emergency medical service provider license plates; relating to special request fraternal organization license plates; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS CSHB 73(FIN)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 116 SLA 10 : 2010-07-01
Contact : Nancy Manly, 465-2794

Special license plates for firefighters and emergency service providers are a way to say "thank you" to those who give of their time and risk their lives, to serve the people and communities of Alaska. The purpose of these plates is two-fold. One is to recognize and thank firefighters ...

HB 190 : Children's Trust

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Fairclough

Amending the Alaska children's trust and relating to the trust; establishing a children's trust grant account; relating to birth certificates and certificates of marriage; relating to special request Alaska children's trust license plates; and amending the State Procurement ...

Version : CSHB 190(FIN)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 115 SLA 10 : 2010-07-01
Contact : Kim Skipper, 465-

House Bill 190 establishes an Alaska Children's Trust (ACT) grant account in the general fund and provides for private restricted-use donations, and an annual legislative appropriation of five percent average market value (preceding three years) of the trust account into the ...

HB 251 : Vehicle Liens/ Towing/ Storage/ Transport

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:00:02 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Ramras

Relating to liens on vehicles and to towing, transporting, and storage of vehicles; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CSHB 251(JUD)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 113 SLA 10 : 2010-06-28
Contact : Don Habeger, 465-3004

Towing companies provide necessary service to Alaskans through the removal of abandoned, junked, and wrecked vehicles from public thoroughfares and private property. Alaskan towing companies follow prescribed laws in providing these towing services and in most cases are acting under ...

HB 162 : Southeast State Forest

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:00:02 -0800

Sponsors : Hou. Rules

Establishing the Southeast State Forest and relating to the Southeast State Forest; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS HB 162(RES)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 112 SLA 10 : 2010-06-28

HB 360 : Youth Academy: Student Records

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:00:02 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Dahlstrom

Relating to the provision of information regarding a student by a school district to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Alaska Challenge Youth Academy.

Version : SCS CSHB 360(EDC)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 108 SLA 10 : 2010-06-25
Contact : Nikole Hill, 465-3783

A high school diploma is an essential first step for the youth of Alaska to become productive members in our communities. Children who drop out or are expelled from school are unlikely to return to the classroom on their own. It is essential that these at-risk children are presented ...

HB 345 : Sam Schuyler Memorial Bridge

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:00:02 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Ramras

Designating the bridge to be built on the Dalton Highway at approximately mile post 308 as the Sam Schuyler Memorial Bridge.

Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 107 SLA 10 : 2010-06-25
Contact : Margaret Dowling, 465-6841

HB 345 gives the name the "Sam Schuyler Memorial Bridge" to a bridge that will be built at mile post 308 on the Dalton Highway. Sam Schuyler was a well loved and respected Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) employee who spent his entire career ...

HB 273 : Municipal General Grant Land

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Wilson

Relating to general grant land entitlements for the City and Borough of Wrangell and for the Haines Borough; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CSHB 273(FIN)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 104 SLA 10 : 2010-06-25
Contact : Reid Harris, 465-6887

HB 273 is introduced to complete the formation of the City and Borough of Wrangell and the Haines Borough through land entitlements that the state grants to support local governments. Upon formation each borough receives a general land grant entitlement from the state under AS.29.65.010. ...

HB 344 : Salmon Product Develop. Tax Credit

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Thomas

Relating to the salmon product development tax credit; and providing for an effective date by amending an effective date in sec. 7, ch. 57, SLA 2003, as amended by sec. 4, ch. 3, SLA 2006, and by sec. 4, ch. 8, SLA 2008.

Version : CSHB 344(FIN)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 102 SLA 10 : 2010-06-25
Contact : Peter Ecklund, 465-3732

House Bill 344 extends the deadline for salmon processors in Alaska to receive a salmon product development tax credit. The program allows applicants to claim a credit on their annual fisheries business tax for 50% of the purchase costs of eligible equipment. Credits received may ...

HB 408 : Misconduct Involving Weapons

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Hou. Judiciary

Relating to misconduct involving weapons.

Version : CSHB 408(JUD)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 100 SLA 10 : 2010-06-22
Contact : Jane Pierson, 465-4990

HB 424 : General Obligation Bonds: Education/ Library/ Research Facil.

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Hou. Finance

Providing for and relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of design and construction of library, education, and educational research facilities; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS CSHB 424(FIN)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 95 SLA 10 : 2010-06-21

HB 101 : Exemptions: Life Insurance; Annuities

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Coghill

Increasing the value of life insurance and annuity contracts that is exempt from levy to satisfy a debt.

Version : SCS CSHB 101(JUD)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 97 SLA 10 : 2010-06-21
Contact : Amanda Mortensen, 465-3719

This bill will provide people with better security and planning for their families after they have passed on. This bill exempts the full value of life insurance and annuity contracts from levy or garnishment to satisfy a debt. The bill also includes an applicability section which ...

HB 184 : Debt Authorization For University

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Kelly

Relating to the debt authorization of the University of Alaska.

Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 94 SLA 10 : 2010-06-21
Contact : Derek Miller, 465-6879

HB 184 adjusts the current bond debt cap for the University of Alaska to reflect today's construction prices. Current Alaska Statute allows the University of Alaska to borrow money, issue debt or enter into long-term obligations for the purchase of facilities, goods or services ...

HJR 53 : Honor And Remember Flag

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Hou. Rules

Urging the United States Congress to pass H.R. 1034, designating the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members of the armed forces of the United States who died in the line of duty.

Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> LEGIS RESOLVE 38 : 2010-06-17
Contact : Karen Sawyer, 465-5025

HB 226 : Naming Veterans' Way In Mat-Su

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Keller

Renaming Seldon Road and that portion of Bogard Road that extends between Palmer and Meadow Lakes as Veterans' Way.

Version : CSHB 226(TRA)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 89 SLA 10 : 2010-06-17
Contact : Jim Pound, 465-2186

Alaska has one of the nation's largest per-capita populations of veterans. These are the true heroes of Alaska, men and women who have served in the armed forcers of our great country to keep us free. CS for House Bill 226 is an opportunity for us as a legislature to say thank ...

HB 306 : State Energy Policy

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Hou. Energy

Declaring a state energy policy.

Version : SCS CSHB 306(FIN) AM S
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 82 SLA 10 : 2010-06-16
Contact : Jeff Turner, 465-3879; Adam Berg, 465-4873

Creating a state energy policy is one of the first steps to meeting the state's energy current and future needs. A comprehensive energy policy in statute will serve as a blueprint for future generations of Alaskans. The House Special Committee on Energy Co-chairs Rep. Bryce ...

HB 357 : AK Railroad Corporation Land Sales

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Stoltze

Relating to the sale of land owned by the Alaska Railroad that is not necessary for railroad purposes.

Version : CSHB 357(FIN)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 78 SLA 10 : 2010-06-15
Contact : John Coan, 465-4958

To spur economic development throughout the state, House Bill 357 adds a fourth clause to the existing language governing how the Alaska Railroad Corporation may dispose of land. House Bill 357 will enable the railroad to sell land that is not needed for essential railroad purposes. ...

HB 6 : Cruelty To Animals/Sentencing

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:00:01 -0800

Sponsors : Rep. Lynn

Relating to cruelty to animals; and relating to aggravating factors at sentencing involving assaultive behavior and cruelty to animals.

Version : SCS CSHB 6(JUD)
Status : TRANSM TO GOVERNOR >> CHAPTER 79 SLA 10 : 2010-06-15
Contact : Michael Sica, 465-4965

HB 6 expands the current Alaska law on cruelty to animals to include "sexual conduct." The primary purpose of this bill is not just to protect animals from sexual assault but to protect children and other vulnerable humans. A compelling body of research confirms a link between ...